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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL DraftKings Optimizer.
| C | Nick Bonino |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon |
| W | Frank Vatrano |
| W | Melker Karlsson |
| W | Brandon Pirri |
| D | Brent Burns |
| D | Jay Bouwmeester |
| G | Jordan Binnington |
| Util | Evander Kane |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 34.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 5.31 | 0.67 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,600 | 4.16 | 0.63 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,100 | 3.96 | 0.65 |
| Aleksander Barkov | CHI | $6,300 | 3.73 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | FLA | $7,900 | 5.31 | 0.67 |
| Nick Bonino | CGY | $4,400 | 2.90 | 0.66 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $6,100 | 3.96 | 0.65 |
| Ryan O’Reilly | EDM | $6,600 | 4.16 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,600 | 4.99 | 0.66 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 4.80 | 0.65 |
| Mikko Rantanen | FLA | $7,500 | 4.63 | 0.62 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,500 | 4.58 | 0.70 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,200 | 4.26 | 0.69 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,800 | 4.16 | 0.61 |
| Timo Meier | ATL | $6,100 | 3.61 | 0.59 |
| Mike Hoffman | CHI | $6,000 | 3.57 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Vatrano | CHI | $4,600 | 3.45 | 0.75 |
| Melker Karlsson | ATL | $2,500 | 1.86 | 0.74 |
| Evander Kane | ATL | $6,500 | 4.58 | 0.70 |
| Zach Parise | NSH | $6,200 | 4.26 | 0.69 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $7,600 | 4.99 | 0.66 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | FLA | $7,400 | 4.80 | 0.65 |
| Matt Calvert | FLA | $3,400 | 2.14 | 0.63 |
| Denis Malgin | CHI | $2,700 | 1.70 | 0.63 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 5.19 | 0.76 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 4.23 | 0.67 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,500 | 3.61 | 0.66 |
| Tyson Barrie | FLA | $6,000 | 3.55 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 5.19 | 0.76 |
| Brenden Dillon | ATL | $2,700 | 1.82 | 0.67 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $6,300 | 4.23 | 0.67 |
| Mattias Ekholm | CGY | $5,500 | 3.61 | 0.66 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,600 | 5.00 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,800 | 4.33 | 0.55 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 3.81 | 0.48 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,200 | 3.42 | 0.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | EDM | $7,600 | 5.00 | 0.66 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $7,800 | 4.33 | 0.55 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 3.81 | 0.48 |
| Devan Dubnyk | NSH | $7,200 | 3.42 | 0.48 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.